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picture8 Feb 2003 @ 01:42, by Jenese James

There's an important story developing tonight at the Justice Department. The non-partisan Center for Public Integrity obtained a closely-guarded document that shows plans for a sweeping expansion of the government's police powers.
Until now, few people outside of the department, not even members of key congressional committees have seen this draft legislation. It could lead to increased surveillance and greater secrecy - all in the name of the war on terror. It raises questions about how we balance liberty and security - the rights of individuals versus the rule of law.

Bill Moyers talks to Chuck Lewis about the significance of the Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003 and how it would affect civil liberties.


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8 Feb 2003 @ 12:44 by sharie : Budgets, Threats, and Lies
And just how big is that Budget for the Department of Justice, and for the Department of Defense, and for Homeland Security... to which the trillions of dollars in public funds is being donated?

That Draft Legislation is weird in that it is To: and From: the same two people. My goodness... all these documents, meetings, all this necessary funding for these people so concerned about the security of the American people. If they were so concerned about the security and well-being of the American people, they would stop threatening a world war, don't you think?  

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